Takopi’s Original Sin, the Anime, turned out to be something totally out of the box in 2025. With psychological drama as the core genre, it portrays real-life issues such as bullying, abuse and trauma. It’s to the point that adaptation hits the soul of reality. Fans are showering it with acclaim.
If you liked this show and are looking forward to more Anime which are similar like Takopi’s Original Sin, here’s a recommendation list below consisting of 10 anime that you must watch. This listing will be unranked with just the recommendation purpose.
Doraemon
Studio:- Shin-Ei Animation
The first Anime which pops up to mind given the scenario of Takopi’s Original Sin is ‘Doraemon’. However Doraemon has a lighter background and flow, a lot of similarities are there with the primary plot as a non-human creature with gadgets helping the protagonists overcome the hardship bullied upon them.
It, in it’s own rhythm, sails through real-life situations equally that may be a happy ending or traumatizing. Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Airtel Xstream Play are few major platforms where you can have the best experience of its episodes and movies.
Lookism (Hanguk Aeni)
Studio:- Mir
Lookism (Korean Name: Oemojisangjuui, Japanese Name: Gaiken Shijou Shugi) is a Korean anime (Hanguk Aeni) and manhwa (webtoon) which exposes social issues like bullying, body-shaming and appearance mocking. The protagonist is an overweight, ugly character who gets bullied for it all. This Anime also presents the contradictory treatment that the victim would receive if he were handsome.
This positive side, delivered in contrast to all the negativity inflicted upon the protagonist, is a satisfying sight for the audience in both the Anime, be it Lookism or Takopi’s Original Sin. It’s available on Netflix and is a binge-watch.
A Silent Voice
Studio:- Kyoto Animation
A Silent Voice (Japanese Name: Koe no Katachi, Also Known As: The Shape of Voice) is an Anime movie which portrays the daily life of a girl who is deaf and dumb. How she’s helpless and voiceless against all the bullying inflicted on her every day is bound to appear questionable and saddening to you. Her depression resonates with Shizuka’s, making the emotions of the viewers connect with the storyline seamlessly.
This Anime is special because it not only shows her healing process but the turnaround of the bullying character as well.You can find it on almost all the major streaming platforms.
Erased
Studio:- A-1 Pictures
Erased (Japanese Name: Boku dake ga Inai Machi, Also Known As: The Town Where Only I am Missing, BokuMachi) is an anime that matches toe to toe with the elements of Takopi’s Original Sin. Be it loneliness, revisiting the past to reshape it, events leading to loss of life, trauma and much more. This Anime clicks with the protagonist, who has a special ability to go back in the past and save his close ones.
Both anime share similar nerve as their respective storylines downslope into immense trauma with each episode. To binge-watch it, visit Crunchyroll or Prime Video.
Violet Evergarden
Studio:- Kyoto Animation
Violet Evergarden showcases a post-war situation with a girl dealing with the trauma it caused to her. Violet is a girl who has been intentionally brought up as an emotionless being till she served as a weapon in the war. After the war, she seeks to figure out human connections, emotions and love to overcome her trauma like Shizuka.
This Anime covers circumstances relating to everlasting trauma, irreparable loss and unavoidable emotions throughout the journey. Netflix is preferable for watching it.
March Comes In Like A Lion
Studio:- Shaft
March Comes In Like A Lion (Japanese Name: 3-gatsu no Lion, Also Known As: Sangatsu no Lion) will walk you through the situation of an orphan boy. He is a teenager who is pursuing a career as a Shogi player. Career tension always keeps him in check and due to being antisocial, he suffers loneliness and depression before he encounters a family who altogether make him feel at home.
This Anime hits the sense of childhood neglect and follows the healing of the protagonist like in Takopi’s Original Sin. Crunchyroll and Amazon Prime Video are the mainstreams where you can find it.
Elfen Lied
Studio:- ARMS
If you ever wonder how Takopi would justify humans, Elfen Lied (Also Known As: Elfen Song, Elfic Song, Elf Song) can give a proper answer to it. Its storyline goes along with Diclonius, with dual personality disorder and is under experiment. It escapes from a lab, and two cousins take it under their care.
Being a fugitive, it reveals human nature as it comes into contact with people of different personalities. It further understands social issues in this human world and forms its perspective towards humanity. Its availability spans various platforms, including Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Prime Video.
Clannad: After Story
Studio:- Kyoto Animation
Clannad: After Story is the second season of the anime series, Clannad, where the post-graduation life of the protagonists, Tomoya and Nagisa, follows up. As they proceed further into adulthood, leading all the way to their married life, the problems that they face are picturised.
These problems are depicted as those undesired happenings that can occur naturally to life and cause trauma, just like it is in Takopi’s Original Sin. You can experience it on either Netflix or Amazon Prime.
Colorful
Studio:- Ascension
Colorful or Colorful: The Motion Picture is an anime movie with storytelling about teenage thoughts, family problems, depression and the worst: suicidal tendency. Without the protagonist being introduced, it may already sound like describing Shizuka, that is why it is in the list. A soul regains consciousness in the body of a teenage boy who just committed suicide. The soul now has two jobs: to know about the unforgivable sin it committed in its previous life and to solve the mystery behind the suicide of the current life.
This movie may appear complex and is sad too, but one thing is that it conveys is hopefulness about life. This movie is available on Prime Video.
Grave Of The Fireflies
Studio: Ghibli
Grave Of The Fireflies (Japanese Name: Hotaru no Haka) is widely considered as one of the most depressing Anime movies. Imagine there would be no retake in poor Shizuka’s life if she didn’t come across Takopi; this imagination is the real-life case in Grave Of The Fireflies.
It delivers the cruellest picture of childhood trauma caused by war, the cruelty of humans that impose on survival and helpless emotions that keep up with loneliness. You can experience this masterpiece of a movie on Netflix.
All the anime named in this list are based on personal opinion and can differ according to individual preferences. However, if you’re simply looking for anime that evoke sad feelings and are relatable just as you felt while watching Takopi’s Original Sin, you can go through the list. None of the mentioned names will disappoint you, so rest assured, you can watch a fine piece of emotional fiction. Bookmark Otaku Mantra for more amazing content.
